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The Cross Crawl Concept

Opposition or contralateral, in regards to body movement or mechanics, means that opposite sides of the body work together to coordinate the right arm and left leg, and then the left arm and right leg. Ipsilateral refers to same side coordination.

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Cross crawl refers to movements in which we use opposition such as walking, climbing, crawling, walking, running, and swimming. These are intentional cross-lateral activities, which you cross the mid-line of the body. Touching the hand to the opposite knee or foot.

examples of cross crawl

This type of movement builds the connection between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. This allows for the electrical impulses and information to pass freely between the two hemispheres. This is essential for physical coordination as well as cerebral activities, such as reading, listening, teaching or learning a skill, and hand-eye coordination.

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The cross crawl technique is an easy way to activate brain development and the nervous system. It gives motor and sensory stimuli needed to take control of bodily functions, thereby preventing or rehabilitating health problems. Exercises from martial arts such as Tai Chi (kung fu), qigong and yoga focus greatly on contralateral and ipsilateral movements throughout their curriculum.

Advanced examples

Exercise methods like these have been known for centuries, but are considered new or “alternative” to modern western culture.

Learn how this all works from private, small or group instruction.

Be well!

Jim Moltzan

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Taoist Yoga – Dao Yi – Ship Pal Gye – Noble Stances

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So many ways to strengthen the whole body, with low-impact and safe exercises for the mind, body & spirit. No equipment, no mat, no special clothes, no excuses! Contact me to get moving.

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Jim Moltzan

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Ship Pal Gye – A method to increase the capacity of your nervous system!

Ship Pal Gye (Korean name for 18 qi exercises)

A method to increase the capacity of your nervous system!

Watch the video to get a sample of what this type of instruction entails. Often times people will ask me, “where did you learn this?” Well…almost 40 years ago I began studying Korean kung fu, then Traditional Chinese Medicine, medical qigong, fitness, wellness and anatomy. It didn’t happen overnight or from a weekend seminar. It took me decades of learning, studying and teaching from and with high level masters and teachers. And I’m not done learning yet, are you?

By holding the body in specific alignments, the nervous system is strengthened to endure more pain, stress and discomfort. Think of tempering steel in fire to strengthen the metal.

When engaging the muscles, tendons, bones and fascia, the 12 regular energy meridians are engaged plus the 8 extraordinary meridians are opened and filled as reservoirs to adjust the ebb and flow of energy throughout the body and thereby strengthening the immune system among other bodily functions.

Exercise methods like these have been known for centuries, but are considered new or “alternative” to modern western culture.

Learn how this all works from private, small or group instruction.

Be well!

Jim Moltzan

407-234-0119

Masters Council

Increase the Capacity of Your Nervous System!

Increase the Capacity of Your Nervous System!

By holding the body in specific alignments, the nervous system is strengthened to endure more pain, stress and discomfort. Think of tempering steel in fire to strengthen the metal.

Exercise methods like these have been known for centuries, but are considered new or “alternative” to modern western culture.

Learn how this all works from private, small or group instruction.

Be well!